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Nonnative fish provide fishing alternatives; some with no bag limits
Florida freshwater anglers target at least 25 species of native fishes. Most are within a 45-minute drive of anyone wanting to wet a line. In addition to those, the free Florida Big Catch angler recognition program (BigCatchFlorida.com) features six species of exotic fishes from other countries and several fish species that expanded their ranges from farther north.
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Water is the most abundant molecule on the surface of the earth, covering over 70 percent of the planet. It …
Anglers for Conservation Teaching Kids To Fish
Captain Rodney Smith and his wife Karen, along with the loyal cadre of Anglers for Conservation, have been helping teach kids to fish for over a decade.
Florida: An Angler’s Paradise and Responsibility
The American Sportfishing Association reports over 3 million licensed anglers statewide. As such, the fishing industry collects over $800 million annually, boosting our local economy and communities. Chances are you own a boat or know someone who does. With so many lines dropping into the water, our fish can take quite a beating during their lifetime.
